When She Turns to the Third Zodiac

When Hathy was little, she grew up in a beautiful country.  She loved to go to school everyday, and frequently brought home to her mom bright, dancing grades, which jumped from her report.
At free time, Hathy enjoyed watching the birds standing freely on the pole, smiling in the sunshine, and chasing the heavy hens and their chicks.  Peacefully, her childhood gradually passed by.

When she reached a zodiac, school was not interestin to her anymore.  In classes, she preferred reading and writing, but often had a headache when she faced the confused math proplems.  Therefore, she always looked forward to the summer campus, there she could enjoy talking, singing, and dancing.
The second zodiac arrived.  Hathy was twenty-four years now.  She had encountered many different situations of life.  It was always hot, humid, and busy in the city where people tended not to think for themselves, but rather look up to the hierachy for guidance and direction-glory, power, and a high position in life.  Like others, Hathy dedicated her life to the community where she joined others who were on the likewise journey.  She put all her extra energy into her work. Finally she burned out due to a lack of communication and misunderstood.  In the darkness, she experienced doubt, hatred, and injury.  One day, as she reflected deeply on her life, she just wanted to find out who she was.  She came to realize she was not responsible for the world and was not the center of the universe.  Beside she became aware of her limitations and mistakes.
Now, when Hathy celebrates her third zodiac, she walks into life with an open mind and heart.  There are many people who journey with her.  She admined them very much.  They are well-educated, but always humble and gracious.  Their ministries, faith, and commitment inspire her to keep on and follow challenging goals ahead.  Therefore, with joy and gratitude, Hathy picks up the backpack, and one more she returns to the University life.

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Sister Brigid O’Neill dies before her 103rd birthday

by Sister Juliane Kuntscher

October 26, 2011

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Sister Mary Brigid O’Neill, (1908 - 2011) the eldest member of the congregation of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, eight days short of her 103rd birthday, died peacefully at Incarnate Word Convent in Corpus Christi on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Sister Brigid lived a long and fruitful life, witnessing to the love and redeeming grace of the Incarnate Word, Jesus, during her earthly pilgrimage.

Sister Brigid, Margarite Elizabeth O’Neill, one of seven children of Dr. Patrick and Mary O’Neill, was born Nov. 3, 1908 on Schatzel Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. Margarite was baptized in the old St. Patrick’s Church, located on Tancahua and Antelope Street, by Monsignor Claude Jaillet. Margarite’s father was Corpus Christi’s first veterinarian, and her initial encounter with the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament took place when she accompanied him on a visit to care for the Sisters’ cattle.

On Feb.11, 1924, Margarite entered Incarnate Word Convent. Approximately seven months later she received the habit and the name Sister Mary Brigid, beginning her novitiate year. On Sept. 2, 1925, Sister Brigid made her first profession of vows. She professed perpetual commitment 80 years ago, July 26, 1931.

A good steward of her multifaceted talents, Sister Brigid ministered to the people of God in various ways. She served the Benedictine community and the Corpus Christi College Academy students in food services for 27 years. She was cafeteria supervisor and homemaking teacher at Villa Maria High School in Brownsville and managed Incarnate Word Convent kitchen in Corpus Christi. She studied under well-known chefs in Colorado at St. Scholastica College in Canon City.Sister taught religious education classes at Incarnate Word Academy, Corpus Christi, and in other areas, including Rio Hondo, Olmito and Clarkwood.She served as Director of Sisters in formation at Incarnate Word Convent, and assisted in the permanent diaconate program for the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Sister was an actiSister Brigid began her prolific sculpting career in 1948 at age 40 when she picked up a pocket knife, a razor blade and some apple wood, and embarked on a career as an artist. Her sculpturing has been primarily religious in nature. It includes seven sets of Stations of the Cross, two in clay and five in wood. A set of these stations is installed at the Incarnate Word Convent Chapel in Corpus Christi. Others have been used in Corpus Christi Abbey in Sandia, Texas, and as far away as Peru. Sister Brigid is well known for the production of hundreds of handmade rosaries, and for the special technique she designed to make beads from rose petals. She also taught others, step by step, the process of rosary making. Sister designed and executed special works, including the Celtic design on the cross positioned above the altar at St. Patrick Church in Corpus Christi, and numerous hand-carved plaques, paintings, ceramics, and embossed metal plaques.ve member of the American Red Cross from 1983 to1989.

Sister’s artistic flair and creative genius, her proficiency in the Spanish language, and her love and appreciation for Mexican culture endeared her to the people of Brownsville and Matamoros. These attributes were also infused into Sister’s teaching techniques and they added a valuable dimension to the Villa Maria High School-Incarnate Word Academy annual “A Little Bit of Mexico” dance program, a traditional contribution to the famous Matamoros-Brownsville pre-Lenten Charro Days festivities.

During the last several years, Sister Brigid’s ministry has been primarily community and personal prayer, and gracious hospitality to visitors at the convent.She spent much time in chapel, prayingfor the needs of the Church and the world, and in intercession for members of her community, her family and friends.





Is God Calling Me?

The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament of Corpus Christi are hosting a Come and See on October 15, 2011! event for single Catholic women ages 17-30. The day begins at 8:45 am and concludes at 3:00 pm. It is an occasion for single Catholic women to visit, to pray and to reflect with the IWBS Sisters about a vocation to consecrated life. Young women will have the opportunity begin to discern, “How do I know if God is calling me?” For more information you may go to www.iwbscc.org<http://www.iwbscc.org&gt; or contact Sr. Anna Marie Espinosa at samespinosa@iwbscc.org

Longing for Rain, Yearning for God

Finally, it has been raining cats and dogs in the dry city of Kingsville. It gives people a reason to put on their raincoats, rain boots, and use their umbrellas.

In the wet condition at Texas A&M Kingsville campus, I am walking slowly, enjoying the cool weather, and watching the drops of rain.

thuth, thuth, thuth!
The students walk by me
Some rush,
Some don’t,
Some run in the rain and their heads are not covered.
Some play and laugh. They sound more thrilled, as if they are enjoying God’s beautiful creation.

People in Texas need rain so badly, and when it comes, the grass that turned brown through July and August has suddenly smiled happily.
The rains refresh the air, nourish the buds, and of course save people money on their cooling bills. Today, water is plentiful everywhere, but wait!
Some places are still dry.

As I look at my attitudes and examine my daily living, I recognize that my soul needs water. It has been two years and twenty-five days since I had professed my vows, and how am I doing?
Do I put Jesus, the living water in the center of my heart?

Let it rain, let it rain ... on the earth and in my soul. May I let myself yearn for You, hunger for You, and long for You all my life, O God! When the rain comes, my soul will be satisfied, and my heart will sing a joyful song of Your goodness.
As a deer longs for a stream of cool water, so I long for you, O God.
I thirst for you, the living God. Psalm 42; 2-3